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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Mechanical Engineering Graduate With Thesis
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
83311112 Composite Materials Mechanics 1 Autumn 1 3+0+0 7 7
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle -
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques The course includes theoretical lectures as well as practical applications, laboratory work, and group projects. Students will have the opportunity to solve real-world problems using simulation software and analytical methods.
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites There is no condition to be completed first.
Coordinator Prof. Ahmet AVCI
Instructor(s) Prof. Ahmet AVCI
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Prof. Ahmet AVCI A-200 [email protected] 7327
Course Content
The course covers topics such as the definition of composite materials, types, manufacturing methods, mechanical properties, anisotropic behaviors, and strength theories. Additionally, it will focus on the use of composites in various engineering applications and related calculation methods.
Objectives of the Course
This course aims to understand the mechanical properties, behaviors, and analysis methods of composite materials. Students will learn how composite materials are used in structural applications and their impact on design processes.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses X
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P1 By conducting scientific research in the field of mechanical engineering, the student reaches knowledge in depth and breadth, evaluates, interprets and applies the knowledge. 3
P3 Completes and applies knowledge using scientific methods, using uncertain, limited or incomplete data; Can use information from different engineering disciplines together. 5
P4 He is aware of the developing and innovative practices of his profession, examines them, applies them and produces innovative solutions when necessary. 3
P5 Defines and analytically models problems related to the field, develops methods to solve them and applies innovative methods in solutions. 3
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Introduction to Composite Materials
2 Types of Composite Materials
3 Manufacturing Methods
4 Mechanical Properties: Basic Concepts
5 Anisotropic Behavior
6 Strength Theories
7 Testing Methods for Composites
8 Structural Applications: Aerospace
9 Structural Applications: Automotive
10 Principles of Composite Design
11 Use of Simulation Software
12 Durability and Degradation Analysis
13 Performance Analyses
14 Industrial Applications
Textbook or Material
Resources Mechanics of Composite Materials
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Seminar - -
Quiz - -
Midterms - -
Final Exam - -
Total 0 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 3 14 42
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 8 14 112
Midterms 0 0 0
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 30 30
Other 1 41 41
Total Work Load: 225
Total Work Load / 30 7,50
Course ECTS Credits: 8